Telecommunications & Media

If iPhone photos look hazy, what to check before shooting

If photos taken on an iPhone look blurry or details appear smeared, users should first check for lens smudges, dim lighting, unstable focus and hand shake. Engadget reported on Oct. 12 that improving image quality starts with inspecting and cleaning the lens and adjusting brightness and focus settings. The article also points to using AE/AF lock, Night mode, appropriate resolution and frame rate settings, and, if needed, manual-control apps and a tripod for steadier shots.

Crypto

Stablecoins could support daily life, Japan experts say on a cashless era

Japanese finance and blockchain executives said living on stablecoins alone could be possible, but they are likely to coexist with cash and traditional finance. At an AI and on-chain finance summit in Japan, panelists discussed use cases including payments, international remittances, tax payments and the need for yen-based stablecoins. Views differed on whether stablecoins can outperform SWIFT, with tokenised deposits also cited as a longer-term option.